Bold Move

Spring 2014

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Bold Move | A bride embraces bold colors for a day that's dressed to remember

Charleston Wedding wedding Legare Waring House Bella Bridesmaid White dresses Duvall Catering Studio R Snyder Events Flowers gown syg designs Vera Wang WED

PINK & GREEN: Florist Sara York Grimshaw of SYG Designs pulled in bright green accents to add drama to Michelle’s bridal bouquet.

DAPPER DUO: Michelle wore Allure, available locally through Bridals by Jodi and Jean’s Bridal; Gabe donned a tux from Vera Wang.

TOP THIS: High-top tables draped in fuchsia linens invited mingling and gave rich contrast to the lush green grounds.

TABLE TIME: Mason jars joined candelabras on tables. “Combined with the gorgeous flowers that ranged from white to bright pink, the mix was formal but at the same time, relaxed,” Michelle says.

SHADES OF GREY: “Hot” pink linens were offset with cool tones, like graphite-colored menus.

THE POWER OF FLOWERS: With so many different flowers and varying shades of pink, every arrangement looked unique.

BIG IMPACT: A single pink pillow brought a fun, energetic punch to an otherwise formal sitting area. “Luke added little splashes of bright pink in certain places that really drew your eye,” the bride says.

Photographs by:

Jennifer Bearden

Michelle Tanner & Gabe Fitton
May 19th, 2013; Legare Waring House

Looking at the palette of Michelle Tanner and Gabe Fitton’s wedding at the Legare Waring House, you wouldn’t guess the bride was initially hesitant about vibrant hues. Early on, she had envisioned subtle blushes for the affair, and the thought of using fuchsia made her a little nervous. But Luke Wilson of WED encouraged her to reconsider. “He reminded me of the colors at our venue—the mossy trees, green grass, big white house—and to think of how our wedding colors would play off of those elements,” says Michelle. “I realized we needed something bold in our palette.” The shade made appearances throughout the setting, from the flowers to the tablescapes to the bridesmaids’ dresses. “The interplay of the groomsmen in black tuxedos, me in my white gown, and the girls in their bright dresses made us all stand out against the avenue of oaks,” says Michelle. And isn’t a standout day what every couple wants?

Vendor List

Baker: Jim Smeal, www.weddingcakesbyjimsmeal.com

Bar: Spike by Snyder, www.snyderevents.com/bar-service

Bridal Gown: Allure Bridals, available in Charleston through Bridals by Jodi, www.bridalsbyjodi.com

Bridesmaids’ Gowns: The Dessy Group, available in Charleston through Bella Bridesmaid (www.bellabridesmaid.com) and Jean’s Bridal (www.jeansbridalcharleston.com)

Caterer: Duvall Catering & Event Design, www.duvallevents.com

Florist: SYG Designs, www.sygdesigns.com

Groom’s Attire: Vera Wang, www.menswarehouse.com

Groomsmen Attire: Calvin Klein, www.menswarehouse.com

Hair: Kim Williams, Article 5 Salon, www.article5saolon.com

Linens: Snyder Events, www.snyderevents.com

Makeup: Kori Mahoney

Musicians: DJ Wade and Charleston Flutist Trio, www.otherbrotherent.com

Photographer: Jennifer Bearden Photography, www.jenniferbearden.com

Planner: Luke Wilson, WED, www.charlestonevent.com

Rentals: Snyder Events, www.snyderevents.com

Stationery: Studio R, www.studio-r-design.com

Venue: Legare Waring House, www.legarewaringhouse.com

Videographer: Hart to Heart, www.harttoheartmedia.com

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